"Stop overthinking, Alandia."
Alandia hesitated for a moment, then slowly embraced the gentle girl.
"Thank you, Miss Qiluo."
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Gongsun Ce sat within his inner temple, struggling to control his emotions. Anger did not hinder his thoughts; Gaius's hints during the negotiation were abundant. Those few words were enough for him to understand the significance of the Celestial City, to comprehend the future of superpower users and the world.
He certainly understood the predicament of the Dawn Knight, just as he understood Yan Qi's enigmatic behavior in every class. Yet understanding does not equate to agreement, much less acceptance. Much of Gongsun Ce's anger stemmed from his own incompetence. He wracked his brains trying to find a better solution, only to discover he was as powerless as the average masses.
